Maintenance Planner

About Ash Grove Cement

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward‑thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

The Maintenance Planner plans and coordinates maintenance activities conducted at the plant. This position maintains plant assets with a proactive maintenance philosophy to achieve plant production, cost, quality, safety, and environmental goals. The position schedules maintenance jobs to maximize plant and equipment efficiency and minimize downtime. The Maintenance Planner provides indirect supervision over maintenance crew members and direct supervision over specific contractors.

This position must be available for infrequent evening and weekend work.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Assist in preparing the budget for capital expenditures planned for maintenance projects and repairs.
• Determine labor requirements for specific jobs and job planning.
• Develop and maintain Standard Job Plans.
• Maintain work history of all plant equipment and keep a complete and updated list of plant equipment.
• Coordinate, write, and review regularly SOPs and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) related to the department monthly.
• Conduct, review, and report S.A.F.E observations and scheduled area inspections.
• Participate in and lead morning and afternoon scheduling meetings. Work with mechanical supervisors and assist with daily scheduling.
• Establish a positive role model for plant safety, health, and environmental issues and assert “safety and environmental leadership” in all aspects of each daily routine.
• Participate in the plant Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Minimum of a Vocational/Technical degree in a related area. In lieu of degree/diploma, an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a maintenance role in cement or industrial plant (preferred).
• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion.
• Ability to perform, organize, and prioritize work independently.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty.
• Ability to utilize independent judgment in performing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair required by plant equipment and structures.
• Knowledge of government regulations such as EPA and MSHA as they relate to maintenance and repair projects.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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